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Machine Learning with Python: Case Studies

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build and evaluate regression, clustering, and classification models.

  • Prepare, train, and interpret data for predictive modeling.

  • Apply ML techniques to solve real-world business problems.

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Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the AI Driven Machine Learning with Python Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

Learners completing this course will be able to apply regression, clustering, classification, and feature engineering techniques to real-world datasets, evaluate models with performance metrics, and visualize results for actionable insights. Through hands-on case studies, learners will not only understand algorithms but also gain the ability to prepare data, train models, and interpret outputs effectively.

This course stands out by combining practical projects with step-by-step implementation using Python. Instead of focusing on theory alone, it demonstrates machine learning through applied case studies such as salary prediction, startup cost analysis, time series forecasting, face detection, fruit classification, and credit card default prediction. Learners benefit from structured progressionβ€”starting with foundational regression models, advancing through clustering and classification, and culminating in financial credit risk modeling with advanced evaluation techniques. By the end of the course, participants will confidently execute machine learning workflows in Python, analyze diverse datasets, and apply predictive models to solve real-world business and research problems. This unique emphasis on project-driven learning ensures that learners develop both technical expertise and problem-solving skills valued in today’s data-driven industries.

This module introduces learners to machine learning projects through case studies, covering environment setup, regression methods, and logistic regression. By working with practical datasets, learners will build a strong foundation in modeling approaches and optimization techniques.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosβ€’Total 72 minutes
  • Introduction to Machine Learning Case Studiesβ€’4 minutes
  • Environmental SetUpβ€’8 minutes
  • Problem Statement for Linear Regressionβ€’4 minutes
  • Starting with Normal linear Regressionβ€’11 minutes
  • Polynomial Regressionβ€’12 minutes
  • Backward Eliminationβ€’8 minutes
  • Robust Regressionβ€’11 minutes
  • Logistic Regressionβ€’8 minutes
  • Logistic Regression Continueβ€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Foundations of Machine Learning Case Studiesβ€’30 minutes
  • Getting Started with Machine Learningβ€’10 minutes
  • Regression Techniques and Optimizationβ€’10 minutes
  • Logistic Regression Applicationsβ€’10 minutes

This module explores unsupervised learning with k-means clustering and introduces time series forecasting techniques. Learners gain hands-on practice with visualization, distance calculations, and analyzing sequential datasets such as airline passengers and Bitcoin prices.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 71 minutes
  • Introduction to k-Means Clusteringβ€’2 minutes
  • Creating Scattered Plotsβ€’7 minutes
  • Euclidean Distance Calculatorβ€’12 minutes
  • Printing Centroid Valuesβ€’4 minutes
  • Analysing Face Detectionβ€’1 minute
  • Problem Statementβ€’4 minutes
  • Creating Model of time Seriesβ€’9 minutes
  • Training and Testing Dataβ€’12 minutes
  • Analysing Outputβ€’9 minutes
  • Time Series Bitcoin Dataβ€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Graded - Clustering and Time Series Modelingβ€’30 minutes
  • K-Means Clustering Conceptsβ€’10 minutes
  • Face Detection and Time Series Analysisβ€’10 minutes

This module focuses on supervised learning techniques for classification. Learners apply algorithms such as logistic regression, decision trees, KNN, LDA, and Naive Bayes, while also visualizing decision boundaries to better interpret classifier behavior.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 57 minutes
  • Classificationβ€’5 minutes
  • Fruit type Distributionβ€’11 minutes
  • Create Training and Test Setsβ€’3 minutes
  • Building Logistic Regressionβ€’5 minutes
  • Building Decision Treeβ€’5 minutes
  • K-Nearest Neighborsβ€’5 minutes
  • Linear Discriminant Analysisβ€’5 minutes
  • Gaussian Naive Bayesβ€’4 minutes
  • Plot the Decision Boundaryβ€’7 minutes
  • Plot the Decision Boundary Continueβ€’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Classification Algorithms in Practiceβ€’30 minutes
  • Classification Basics and Logistic Regressionβ€’10 minutes
  • Decision Trees and Other Classifiersβ€’10 minutes
  • Visualizing Classification Boundariesβ€’10 minutes

This module applies machine learning techniques to financial case studies, focusing on credit card default prediction. Learners practice data preparation, feature engineering, and evaluation using confusion matrices, AUC curves, and visualization with seaborn.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosβ€’Total 78 minutes
  • Defining the Problem Statementβ€’5 minutes
  • Data Preparationβ€’6 minutes
  • Clean upβ€’6 minutes
  • Payment Delaysβ€’7 minutes
  • Standing Creditβ€’4 minutes
  • Payments in the Previous Monthsβ€’7 minutes
  • Explore Defaultingβ€’8 minutes
  • Absolute Statisticsβ€’10 minutes
  • Starting with Feature Engineeringβ€’6 minutes
  • From Variables to Trainβ€’6 minutes
  • Visualization-Confusion Matrices and AUC Curvesβ€’10 minutes
  • Creating SNS Plotβ€’2 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Credit Risk and Feature Engineering Projectsβ€’30 minutes
  • Problem Definition and Data Preparationβ€’10 minutes
  • Exploring Credit Risk Dataβ€’10 minutes
  • Feature Engineering and Model Evaluationβ€’10 minutes

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